What are the differences between DB2 and IMS ? Which database do you choose if you are given a task to design a database schema and choose the database between IMS and DB2 to maintain some data which is not in the system till now .
<b> Assume that</b>, Bank maintains the Account holders data on both IMS and DB2 together and you don't face any issues whether you choose IMS or DB2 for your new database. ( <b> Only an assumption to avoid the smart answers like, It depends on the database in which the Bank maintains the data as of now </b>
What are the considerations do you bring in to choose the right Database ? Give reasons.
DB2 Vs IMS
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